Abstract:Background: Neonatal tetanus (NNT) is a deadly vaccine preventable disease and one of the most underreported diseases in the developing countries seen in the newborn within the first 28 days of life. NNT remains one of the leading causes of deaths among neonates in the developing countries with about 130,000 neonatal deaths recorded in 2004. Despite the global success recorded in the NNT elimination strategy, Nigeria remains among the 25 remaining countries that record NNT cases. Study Design: Retrospective st… Show more
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